Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the founder of GastroDoxs. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
He explores your chest or epigastric pain, swallowing difficulties, burning sensations, dietary habits, medication use, and risk factors.
Using a thin, flexible scope, he inspects the esophageal lining for signs of inflammation, erosions, strictures or rings.
During endoscopy, small tissue samples are collected to identify eosinophils, candida, herpes or other histologic changes.
A contrast study to visualize strictures, rings, motility issues or hiatal hernia.
Blood work and allergy panels help uncover eosinophilic triggers or infectious causes.
Measures muscle contractions to rule out motility disorders like achalasia.
Dr. Pothuri has treated more than 6.6K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.
With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients
Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
Most people start feeling better within 2-4 weeks of treatment. However, more severe cases may require longer therapy and follow-up.
With proper elimination diets and medications like topical steroids, symptoms often improve. Some patients need ongoing management to prevent recurrence.
Yes. Chronic inflammation can lead to strictures, ulcers, bleeding, or scarring that makes swallowing difficult. Early treatment helps prevent these complications.
Avoiding trigger foods-such as spicy, acidic, or allergenic items-can reduce irritation and promote healing. Dr. Pothuri will customize a dietary plan based on your triggers.
An endoscopy is recommended for persistent or severe symptoms. It allows direct visualization, biopsies, and accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause.
Yes. Eating slowly, sleeping with your head elevated, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress can support medical treatment and improve symptoms.
